I. MlI CH IG A N PAJL ______L____ ourth Ruthven Students' Tea Will Be Today Short Skirts Hit New High OnSkaters Eight Groups Are Invited; Last ea In Semester To Be Held Jan. 18 The fourth Ruthven tea of the semester will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. today at the President's home. Those who have been asked to pour are Harriet Pomeroy, '39, Stephanie Parfet, '39, Barbara Heath, '39, Mrs. sabel Knight, Mrs. W. E. Goodale,1 Mrs. Sara Barnard Tennant, Roberta Chissus, '39A, and Dorthea Staebler, '39. Members of the social committee of the League who have been asked to assist by 1 ary Minor, '40, chairman of' the tea, are Betty Ann Chaufty, '409V, Virginia Lee Hardy, '41, Norma Kaphan, '41, Jane Mougey, '39Ed, Betty Nixon, '4r, Mary Frances Reek, '4OEd, Marilyn Jennings, Virginia Muholland, '39, Ruth Pollock, '40, and Eleanor Sevison, '41. Eight special groups have been in- vited to the tea. These groups include Beta Tau Alpha, Alpha Chi Omega, Zone I of the League houses, Alpha Gamma Delta, Delta Kappa Epsilon, Phi Kappa Sigma, Triangle and Aca- cia. the following members of the faculty and their wives have been given special invitations to the tea: pr. and Mrs. Hirsch Hootkins, Mr. and Mrs. Roy W. Sellars, Mr. and Mrs. Waldo M. Abbot, Mr. and Mrs. Earl L. Griggs and Dr. Margaret Bell. The last Ruthven tea of the semes- ter will be held Wednesday, Jan. 18. Daneing Class To Meet Today Elva Pascoe Will Teach In LeagueGrill Room The intermediate and beginning dancing classes will meet in the grill room of the League at 8:30 p.m. to- day and next Wednesday for informal dancing Grace Wilson, '39, vice-presi- dent of the League announced. Miss Elva Pascoe, who has had charge of the dancing classes this semester, will be present to teach any steps that the students may want to learn. Dancing will be held from 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. and all students on campus aree invited to join the group. There -will be no fee, Miss Pascoe said, and the only request will be that the students who do come will contribute nickels t the recording machine which will be in 'one corner of the grill. It is hoped that anyone interested will take advantage of this opportun- ity to dance in the League and to learn some new steps, if they so de- sire. Will Hold 'Lucky Dance' A "Lucky Dance," to be held Fri- day in the League for members df the Forestry School, has been planned by the Forestry Club. The "Nightrid- ers" will play for the dance, which is to be informal. Skiing Classes Are Conducted Instructions To Be Given By Chas. Van Houten Physical education classes in skiing are now being conducted at Barbour Gymnasium, Dr. Margaret Bell. head of the women's physical education department, announced recently.. Charles N. Van Houten, who is in- structing the classes, has done most of his skiing in the east'and some in the Rocky Mountains. He has skied with the Dartmouth Outing Club. In addition to the technicalities of skiing itself, he will teach students how to wax and adjust their skis. The classes are held at 3:20 p.m. ' Mondays and Wednesdays and at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursdays. Mr. Van Houten will also be at the I Nichols Arboretum at 4:30 p.m. every day, provided there is snow, to give instructions to any women students who desire them. Additions have recently been made to the women's physical education department, Dr. Bell said. These in-' clude hickory skis and Dartmouth harnesses, as well as two new tobog- gans. Her Viewpoint by VICKI Every now and then something truly educational comes off on cam- pus, and the students, acting in the true college spirit, generally managed to avoid it. Something of just this nature oc- curred last Friday'in the Union Ball- room-and I don't mean the dance ! Four speakers, all of them authorities on phases of the subject, talked on Spain and her Revolution. Two of them were Michigan students who have seen active service fighting in member of Parliament, and the Spain, one was an Englishwoman, a fourth wad an ex-newspaper corres- pondent for the Chicago Tribune. Jay Allen, the newspaper man, traced the origins of the revolution to the establishment of the Republic in 1931 with the resulting reforma- tion of the army and the exceedingly corrupt church. Allen stated that these are the elements which are the revolting factors, and if it hadn't been for German, and Italian aid shortly after the beginning of the war the revolt would have been crushed inside of three weeks. A ;. :r , :. Prominent Law yer Gives Talk At League On Seeing Eye' Dog Dog Comes To Ann Arbor and that he is temperamentally suited To Appear At Lecture to handling a dog. - rc IWhen Smith first arrived in Morris- By Ellsworth Smith town he was taken to the school,locat- By ANN VICARY ed four miles from the town. There Byl NNu VAn asdhe was introduced to his c'og, and A tall, well-built man was ad- after a few days he and his seven dressing a group of interested women companions began the trips into Mor- on the submet of "The Seeing Eye."p. on te sbec of"TheSeeng ye.ristown to work sections of the town At his feet a huge shepherd dog which made up the training course. stirred, yawned and got up. The wom- The trips became increasingly diffi- an beside me having come in late, cult and for the final one, . test trip, gasped in surprise and whispered, the 4members of the class were taken "Is Mr minto Newark where they were told to Smith himself blind?"' work the area around the corner of Amazing as it seems, Ellsworth Broad and Market streets, at a time Smith, prominent Detroit lawyer and when the number of commuters made Seeing Eye enthusiast, is blind. There that an exceptionally bad corner. is nothing in his bearing nor the Back in Detroit, dog and man took glance of his eye to betray the fact, up their daily life. This life consists no trace of hesitancy nor physical of frequent trips between the office disfigurement. Only the peculiar on the twenty-second floor of the handle attached to the collar of Tello, David Scott building and the court his dog, gives any indication that building. It is a trip up and down in Smith is not absolutely normal in elevators, through revolving doors, every respect. and out on such streets as Wood- Interest Aroused By Talk ward and Griswold. Juniors and seniors will remember Dog Proves Good Protection two years ago when Alexander Wooll- Smith has had Tello since Septem- cott appeared in an Oratorical Asso- ber, 1937. His store of stories seems ciation lecture. On that same trip inexhaustible. He tells of the time he and Jack Humphreys, "Seeing. when he was trying a divorce case. Eye" executive, talked before a group Tello was as usual lying under the of Detroit people, and, with the aid table, and when Smith asked the of one of the guide dogs, made them plaintiff if her husband supported see just what the work of the Seeing her, Tello groaned. Then ther"e's the Eye is. one about the up-state lawyer who Ellsworth Smith received a special was recently elected to the Circuit invitation to attend that meeting, Court on the Republican ticket. His along with a group of Junior Leaguers dog's name is Teddy, and he thanks (The Seeing Eye is chiefly main- God it isn't Franklin. tained by philanthropical donations.) There are other stories too. One is Though not completely sold on the about the time, about a yegr ago, that idea he did put in his application for a car made a left turn and came at a dog. Several months later he re- Smith and Tello on the wrong side ceived word that there was a dog of the street. Smith didn't know available for his use. swhat was happening, but Tello leaped Owner's Character Investigated forward, crouched down and pulled, The preliminaries to owning a dog jerking Smith onto the curb. (Igci- are not as simple as they sound. Be- dentally, that's why masters of guide fore Smith's applicationwas accepted dogs have to be in good condition.) his character and background were Another time when a car making thoroughly investigated. The Seeing a sharp right turn as they were Eye administrators must be assured leaving the curb threatened Smith's that the individual is making an ef- life, Tello pushed him back, blocking fort to be independent, that he is in with his ovn bony, and took the good physical condition, that he has bump. There is a tale of real devo- no more than 5 per cent of eyesight, tion! N 's ry :., .. :' Y 'L Tropical Nights, Southern Suns Call For Gay Resort Fashions Nobody will ever know whether you are an expert or not if you wear a dazzling costume like the one featured above when you leave your books for an evening of winter sport. This outfit is made of heavy wool and may be worn with a jacket. The skirts are short and brightly colored with matching cap and contrasting socks and mittens. Both plain colors and plaids are shown. Colored tops and black velvet skirts are very practical and smart. A tailored neck and padded sleeves are the vogue here as in other gowns. For snugness a zipper in front which both beautifies and keeps out the cold. The skirt is very full providing room for free move- ment. It may be pleated, flared, or gored. If the skirt is separate sweaters can be used. The eap is small and gives that exotic Russian air. It m'ay be fur-trimmed or plain. Cli Omega, Delta Delta Delta Name Pledgings Delta Delta Delta announces the pledging of Gertrude Mohlin, '41, of Gary, Ind. Chi Omega announces the pledging of Barbara Eckert, '42, of Lansing. Annual Panhellenic Luncheon Planned Plans for the second annual Soror- ity Scholarship luncheon, which will be held in February, are being made by Panhellenic Association, Stephanie Parfet, '39, president, said. The custom was originated last year with the purpose of stimulating a greater interest in 'scnolarship among freshmen and upper-class- men. An honor roll, bearing the names of the freshman in each sorority who makes the highest marks, was begun last year and is kept in the League library. The list of this year's fresh- men will be added to it. U(eddigS rN and 1/05 Engagements The marriage of Frances E. Baker, '39, to Frederick G. Low, '39E has been announced. Mrs. Low is a mem- ber of Kappa Delta sorority and Mr. Low is affiliated with Delta Upsilon fraternity. The engagement Qf Jeanne John- son, '37, to John L. Kitzmiller, '40M, of Detroit, has been announced by the former's parents. Miss Johnson is affiliated with Alpha Chi Omega sorority and Mr. Kitzmiller is a member of Theta, Kappa Psi frater- nity. The engagement of Lois Trigg, daughter of Mrs. S. L. Trigg, of De- troit, to Joseph B. Colten, has been announced. Mr. Colton is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Morse M. Colten, of Detroit. The bride-elect is a graduate of the University. Prof. and Mrs. William G. Smeaton have announced the engagement of their daughter, Winifred I., to Homer Thomas, of Chicago, Ill. Miss Smeaton is a member of Gamma Phi Beta sor- ority. Alumnae To Give Dinner The Ann Arbor alumnae ind pat- ronesses of Chi Omega will entertain the junior members of the sorority at dinner at 6 p.m. this evening at the home of Mrs. Paul A. Leidy. Follow- ing the dinner there will be a meet- ing which the juniors are invited to attend. "June in January" was a popular hit tune of several winters ago, and this season it is becoming unpopular to seek the atmosphere of June in January by packing up and shuffling off not to Buffalo, but to the "sunny southlands." Whether you fortunate, individuals who are forsaking the snowy and wind-swept North for sunny days and balmy breezes have selected 'Bermuda, Puerto Rico, or our own Florida, your wardrobe prob- lem is praqtically solved for you. Knowledge of the conditions and needs of your chosen environment is an essential factor in traveling and in purchasing your clothes for the vaca- tion. Even a necessarily restricted amount of luggage need not hinder your selection of appropriate clothes if you plan carefully. Strapless Mode Vogue Again Bathing is, of course, one .f the most popular sports participated in by southern vacationers. As usual, new styles have been devised for this phase of out-door sports. The strap- less mode is carried out in one of the latest suits. Rayon moire is the fabric selected for this suit which has a pleated skirt and ruffled bodice. Another new style feature a flattering shirred waist and a draped bodice. Shirred Matletex makes a suit with diagnonal ink blue and white stripes. Ideal for the cabana is a one-piece violet silk play suit worn with lime- colored Sharkskin slacks. A turn back to beach bloomers has been taken in a chic play suit of black faille taffeta with puff sleeves. The gay 90's are with us again! The bolero is tricky with spun rayon shorts and a striped shirt and sash. Grandmother's Pinafore Revived Pleated flannel or linen shorts worn with a halter, zipped jacket, or a gay- ly striped shirt is a popular ensemble for beach wear or tennis. The newly- revived pinafore of Grandmother's A.A.U.W. To Hear Talk On Television At Dinner Following a dinner meeting in the Union at 6:15 p.m. tonight the Junior Association of the A.A.U.W. will hear another of the series of lectures "Ex- ploring Today." Prof. Lewis M. Holland of the Electrical Engineering Department will speak on "Television." The lec- ture will be in the amphitheatre of the Rackham Building. school days is smart in pique over a cotton playsuit. For warm, lazy days in the sun, a pink suede shirt topping highcut blue suede slacks is a com- fortable outfit. Natural linen slacks with a striped shirt and sash of East Indian cotton marks a gay figure on sandy beaches. A feminine note will be added to your beach-wear wardrobe in the form of a bridle-bouquet printed cotton suit with a matching, knee-length coat featurng a tiny Peter Pan collar. Vivid Gowns Featured Warm tropical nights seem to pos- sess some strange enchantment and mystery. Carrying over this atmos- phere into evening gowns forms the basis of many patterns for resort formals. Meinbocher's dinner dress combines huge red and pink flowers in a riot of strangely harmonizing color. The long-sleeved creation has a draped bodice and graceful skirt. The popular new suspender idea has found its way into the evening dress realm. A full silk skirt is striped in dark blue and white with braces of striped organdie over a feminine frilly blouse with long sleeves ending in a ruffle at the wrist. Glamour is added to mellow evenings by a twist- pleated gown of printed chintz with a separate veleveteen bolero. Exquisite for moonligpt dancing is a full- skirted gown with a draped bodice in misty chiffon. Petitioning To Begin for Assembly Ball Petitioning for the annual Assem- bly Ball, to be held March 3, will be carried on j Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, and interviewing will be Jan. 19 and 20, Betty Mansfield,"'39, Assembly president, announced yes- terday. Among the nine chairmanships are included the general chairman, assist- ant chairman, ticket, finance, decor- ations, program, music, patrons and publicity chairmen. The central com- mittee will be announced Jan. 22. Second-semester freshmen may apply for committee positions. Only those women seeking posts as heads of committees need be interviewed, Miss Mansfield said. There will be no committee to plan the breakfast following the dance for no late permission has been grant- ed for the Ball this year. , r 1 e s + IL t z x . t r 's 1 I January Sale Important savings for you in this sale of DRESSES and ACCESSORIES Formerly Formerly t DRESSES yto $19.95 Sizes 11 to 40 Including Formal and Dinner Dresses o $29.95 Sizes 9 to 40 resses reduced to .... Tussy WIND AN+D Il 1 Dr WEA THE 2 R LOTION 7 Bradley Knit 1 .oo t7, ~ISIZE RICE TU RDAY Formerly to $25.00 Sizes 12 to 18 Dresses WINTER HATS $1.00 Formerly to $6.50 SWEATERS $1.95 $2.s95 $3.95 Formerly $2.95 Formerly $3.95 Formerly $5.95 BLOUSES __ ._. HALF P UNTIL SA G ET your winter supply now at this grand saving. Guards skin against chapping, wind- burn. Eases dryness from biting cold or winter sun. Soothes that stinging, drawn sensation. Use as :a smooth powder base before outdoor ex- posure. A luxurious body rub! Formerly $3.95 $3.95 Formerly $5.95 a 11 U q